Mario Lemina vs Karol Linetty
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Karol Linetty commands a higher market value (€7.5M vs €5.0M). Mario Lemina leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Karol Linetty is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Lemina has carved out a second act in Turkish football that quietly tells the story of a midfielder who aged into exactly the role his athleticism once obscured. Operating in the Super Lig's middle tier, his 60.5 passes per 90 places him in the top 10% of league midfielders, and a 90% accuracy rate isn't just volume for volume's sake—it's controlled, functional circulation.
Linetty is the kind of midfielder who quietly threads a match together without ever demanding the spotlight — a Polish journeyman who has found a second wind in the Turkish top flight by doing the unglamorous work exceptionally well. His key pass rate lands in the top 30% of Super Lig midfielders, yet his dribble attempts sit in the bottom 10%, which tells you everything: he moves the ball, not himself.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Mario Lemina | Karol Linetty | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.11 | 0.00 | Mario |
| Assists / 90 | 0.05 | 0.12 | Karol |
| Shots / 90 | 1.18 | 1.29 | Karol |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.43 | 1.71 | Karol |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.41 | 4.66 | Mario |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.07 | 0.94 | Mario |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.55 | 1.12 | Mario |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.10 | 2.29 | Karol |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.70 | 81.30 | Mario |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Mario Lemina or Karol Linetty?
Karol Linetty commands a higher market value (€7.5M vs €5.0M). Mario Lemina leads in goals / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Karol Linetty is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Mario Lemina has a market value of €5.0M, while Karol Linetty is valued at €7.5M.